Hazreti Süleyman Mosque
Hazreti Süleyman Camii
A 12th-century mosque beside the inner citadel. Its cemetery holds the tombs of 27 legendary companions of the Prophet, making it an important place of worship for local Muslims.
The mosque was built between 1155 and 1169 by the Artuqid dynasty. It has a tall square minaret, and its courtyard contains the tombs of 27 companions of the Prophet who were martyred during the conquest of the city in the 7th century, including Suleiman, son of Khalid ibn al-Walid, from whom the mosque takes its name. The courtyard is quiet, and local families often come to pray here. Free to visit; dress modestly, women should wear a headscarf, and visits should avoid prayer times. It is right beside the entrance to İçkale and can be visited together with the archaeology museum.
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Open outside service times
Nearby sights
- İçkale & Diyarbakır Archaeology Museum
- Hasan Paşa Hanı
- Fatih Pasha (Kurşunlu) Mosque
- Surp Giragos Armenian Church
- Great Mosque of Diyarbakır
- Mar Petyun Chaldean Church
- Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Museum
- Four-Legged Minaret